Orson Pratt: Early Advocate of the Book of Mormon

Title

Orson Pratt: Early Advocate of the Book of Mormon

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Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1984

Authors

Pagination

54-57

Date Published

April 1984

Volume

14

Issue Number

4

Abstract

Traces Orson Pratt’s work as a “student, advocate, and editor” of the Book of Mormon. Recounts how he drew heavily on the work of his brother, Parley P. Pratt, and on his own scientific background to defend the Book of Mormon. Tells of his work in making extensive format changes to the 1879 edition of the Book of Mormon to make it more accessible to students.

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Subject Keywords

Early Church History
Testimony
Conversion
Chapter and Verse Structure
Pratt, Orson

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